Cambodia

Since the late 1990s, the annual economic growth of Cambodia has been 8.5. percent with a significant portion of that economic growth has been attributed to tourism. Other growth areas include agriculture and manufacturing. Even though there has been significant economic growth, Cambodia still remains one of the poorest countries of South East Asia. With the physical attributes of mountains in the north, the world’s 10th largest river in the south and the largest lake in South East Asia, Cambodia has the natural resources that contribute to tourism development. It is difficult to understand Cambodia without knowing a bit of the history. Of particular impact during the period 1975 to 1979, more than a million Cambodian were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime. Many who perished were of the educated and artistic classes.

Food

Cambodia also has great tourism potential based on its significant cultural heritage, which includes traditional arts, architectural features, historical sites, and natural wonders, flora, and wildlife.

Tourism

The traditional food of Cambodia is Khmer cuisine. A meal generally consists of one dish combining herbs, leaves, spices, edible flowers, pickled vegetables, and dipping sauces. Rice is a staple and part of every meal.

Social Entrepreneurship

Through social entrepreneurship, organizations seize opportunities to improve systems, invent new approaches, and create new solutions to change society for the better.